Momling Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 My 9 year old is a huge Jane Austen fan and wanted me to sew her a regency style dress so she could be Lizzie Bennet for halloween. I just finished it this morning. Sewing is not something I'm particularly good at, so this is quite a triumph. There were both tears and blood involved in the process, but I'm very happy with the results. http://forums.sensibility.com/viewthread.php?tid=24268#pid228143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skadi Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 We have to be members of that board to see your post. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 We have to be members of that board to see your post. :( Hmmm... I'll work on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Hopefully this works! http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319221_769951274314_317364_37201944_1846988_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319221_769951279304_317364_37201945_5460658_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319221_769951289284_317364_37201946_6919714_n.jpg Edited September 3, 2011 by Momling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Very nice! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Lovely! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I just love pictures! Your dd and the dress are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Oh, lovely! Your daughter is precious. My 15 and 13 yo girls are just finishing up dresses made from patterns purchased from this site, as we're having a English Country Dance in a couple of weeks at a community center in town at which they will wear them. They may try to get me one done in time as well! I hope your daughter has fun wearing her gown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyH in NC Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I love the hat. Did you make that also? Looks like a great job mom! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Fabulous. Worth the blood & tears! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You did a beautiful job! Your daughter looks lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You should be proud! Adorable dress and lovely girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You are certainly the cool mom! It looks lovely. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I love the hat. Did you make that also? Looks like a great job mom! Cindy Thanks! The hat is an old straw hat that we cut the back off. I had my girl use some remnants and pin pleats in and we ran a stitch around with the sewing machine. She had wanted to decorate it more with lace until somebody told her it looked like Little Bo Peep and so I think she'll go without a hat for halloween. We still need some opera gloves (and a pair of shoes!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hopefully this works! http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319221_769951274314_317364_37201944_1846988_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319221_769951279304_317364_37201945_5460658_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319221_769951289284_317364_37201946_6919714_n.jpg That came out really nice. Good job! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ohh, she is so beautiful!! I would have LOVED a dress like that as a child! I'm totally jealous:) You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiraejb Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That is gorgeous! I bought a pattern a year ago hoping to make myself a dress, too. You did great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks! The hat is an old straw hat that we cut the back off. I had my girl use some remnants and pin pleats in and we ran a stitch around with the sewing machine. She had wanted to decorate it more with lace until somebody told her it looked like Little Bo Peep and so I think she'll go without a hat for halloween. We still need some opera gloves (and a pair of shoes!) Oh, no, the hat is great! She should definitely wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Love it! Great job!! Your daughter is so cute and even has a 'pair of fine eyes' to go along with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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